OPERCULINA TURPETHUM

SOURCE INFORMATION

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Angiosperms
• Clade: Eudicots
• Order: Solanales
• Family: Convolvulaceae
• Genus: Operculina
• Species: O. turpethum

Origin

• Operculina turpethum is a plant native to tropical regions, commonly found in India and Southeast Asia.
• It has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its purgative and anti-inflammatory properties.

Historical Facts

• Historically, this plant has been utilized for its potent laxative effects and for treating various gastrointestinal issues.
• In homeopathy, it is valued for its ability to address more complex conditions like plague and severe fevers.

DRUG PATHOGENESIS

• Operculina turpethum has a pronounced effect on the nervous system, digestive tract, and skin.
• It can cause and cure conditions involving delirium and restlessness, profuse watery diarrhoea, and skin afflictions like boils and abscesses.

DETAILED ORGAN SYMPTOMS

MIND

• Delirium: Severe confusion and agitation, often associated with a fever or infection.
• Restlessness and Loquacity: Excessive talking and inability to stay still, indicating heightened nervous activity.
• Tendency to Escape: Patients may attempt to leave their bed or surroundings, reflecting an altered mental state.
• Ravings and Fainting: Incoherent speech and possible loss of consciousness due to intense pain.

ABDOMEN

• Watery Diarrhoea: Frequent, profuse, liquid stools leading to dehydration and weakness.
• Sinking Sensation: Feeling of emptiness or void in the abdomen, often accompanying severe diarrhoea.
• Cholera Morbus: Acute gastroenteritis marked by severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.
• Haemorrhoids: Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus, causing discomfort and bleeding.

SKIN

• Enlarged Lymphatic Glands: Swelling and hardening of glands, typically due to infection or inflammation.
• Boils and Abscesses: Painful, pus-filled lumps on the skin that develop slowly and may take time to heal.

DOSE

• Potency: Typically used in the first to third potency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What conditions can Operculina turpethum treat?

A: It is used to treat plague, various fevers, watery diarrhoea, cholera morbus, haemorrhoids, and skin conditions like boils and abscesses.

Q: How does Operculina turpethum affect the mind?

A: It can cause delirium, restlessness, excessive talking, and tendencies to escape from bed. Severe pain may lead to fainting.

Q: What are the typical symptoms indicating the need for Operculina turpethum?

A: Symptoms include profuse watery diarrhoea, delirium with restlessness, enlarged lymphatic glands, and slow-healing skin abscesses.